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Keep your residents active and engaged with a Don’t “Dessert” Us renewal party! Community events are a great way to show residents you appreciate them. They’re also a good time to encourage residents to resign their leases as well! With this event, get residents to resign for an additional year by giving them a fun reason to get together over the holiday season. There are a few different activities you can organize to make this event a ginger snapping success! Dessert bar Image source: Pixabay Put together all the favorites; cakes, cookies, holiday-themed candies, cupcakes, or even ice cream with toppings and sprinkles! Make your own sundae bar Speaking...

New Year's is a major party time, and nothing is more fun than attending a colorful New Year's party! Offer a party on your property for those who want to have fun and indulge in a party, without worrying about having to drive home or get back to their home late after the party wraps up. This is perfect for those who want to be close to home, parents with children, and those who actually have to work early the next day, but still want to participate in the festivities. For a truly authentic experience, have resident’s dress the part. To encourage residents to go all out with their outfits and costumes, be sure to advertise and offer fun 80s themed prizes. Give away things like Rubik’s cubes, Lisa Frank stickers, 80’s themed buttons, 80’s...

Shine up your diamonds, zip into a black dress, and grab that tuxedo out of the back of your closet! For this event, your guests must arrive dressed to the nines in sleek and elegant style! The Casino-themed Christmas party experience is one to remember! High-class glitz and glamour makes for a fantastic night of entertainment Image source: Pixabay Transform your community venue into a sparkling 007 world of guns, girls, gambling, and more. For decoration tips, check out Pinterest boards for theme ideas in your budget. Arrival/Reception Songs from all the Bond movies can play in the background as guests arrive at your James Bond Casino Royale-themed Christmas party. Have guests arrive through a welcoming red carpet and past “Russian” security...

Christmas is a special time for us to come together and celebrate. The annual traditions we keep as families help hold us together throughout the year Unfortunately, due to hardship and struggles like losing a job or an unexpected illness, sometimes families can’t provide a fun and memorable Christmas to their children in the form of needed gifts and holiday cheer. That's where your community Secret Santa event can help! It ensures that no child who believes in Santa will be missed because the family has fallen on hard times. Collecting The main aim of your gift collecting efforts should include stockpiling a variety of age-appropriate and unisex gifts throughout the year. This takes the pressure off having to come up with them all at once! Here are...

As the weather chills down and the sweaters come out, there are bound to be a few sweaters we all pull out of storage, look at, and say, “What on earth was I thinking!?” An ugly sweater contest in your community is a fantastic way to show off the worst of the bunch. It’s also good for a holiday stress-busting laugh as well...so long as no one's feelings get hurt! via GIPHY Ugly Sweater Day is officially on Dec. 19. So what better way to celebrate this funny day than with a clever event and contest at your community? Setting up the event All you need to do is inform residents of the contest and make up some great prizes! ...